Between Laughter and Tears

WE’RE BACK!  After a few weeks off, Mon and Teish are back and in this episode, they are chatting about bad influences. With a focus on drugs and alcohol, they recount and compare situations from their childhood where they may have been influenced to make bad decisions. Based off their own experiences, they offer advice and guidance to teens and parents in similar positions.  Weekly Recommendation...

Join Mon and Teish this week for a chatty episode about change. Big change can be scary but it is also liberating, it just depends on the way you view it. They share a little bit about the changes coming up in their lives and their perspective, in hopes to inspire others to take a leap of faith. Weekly Recommendation: Write down 1 thing you have always wanted to do (aim for the moon), then write d...

This week Mon and Teish begin to explore the different chakras of our bodies. Tune in while they briefly introduce the body’s seven main chakras, their associated organs/glands and, what may appear when there is an energetic imbalance within these energy centres. Weekly recommendation: Has this sparked an interest in learning more about your body, mind and spirit? If so, we highly recommend you st...

Tune in this week for an episode where Mon and Teish talk all things body image. They discuss their personal struggles with body image and how they put a stop to the negative self-talk. As well as body image, they briefly touch on the topic of intimacy, and in particular how body image relates to self-intimacy and loving ourselves. Tune in for a relatable conversation that encourages you to be kin...

In this episode, Mon and Teish take it back to the beginning. They have retaken the Dr DeMartini ‘Hierarchy of Values’ quiz and dive into the changes they have noticed over the past 6 months. They hope to inspire you as listeners to align your lives with the things/people/places that you value in life.  Weekly Recommendation: Determine your Hierarchy of Values: ⁠https://drdemartini.com/login?redir...

This week Mon and Teish talk all things manifestation. They attempt to bust some myths about manifesting by telling some of their own stories and experiences. They share some do’s and dont’s when it comes to manifesting the life everyone wants. They also emphasise that it all starts with the way we talk to ourselves on a daily basis.  Weekly Reccomendation: Practicing Gratitude - Name 3 things you...

This week Mon and Teish introduce the concept of the inner child. They talk about things you may experience that can suggest you have a wounded inner child. They also tell some of their own stories and share how they are continually feeding and healing their inner child. Tune in for a relatable episode that is sure to open your eyes to the complex world of your inner child. Weekly Recommendation:...

Join Mon and Teish for a bit of a life update in this relaxed chit-chatty episode. Tune in as they talk about the intentions they set at the start of January and how they are progressing so far. They also touch on some significant astrology dates and give a bit of insight into what type of energies we can expect in the coming weeks.  Astrology dates to lookout for! - New Moon in Aquarius: 10th Feb...

This week, Mon and Teish continue to chat about gut health as they dive deeper into Mon’s journey. They cover everything from childhood, to the present. Mon shares how rapidly gaining weight ultimately led to her making the decision to give up coffee :'( While they do joke around and have a laugh about giving up coffee… they also want to emphasise just how important it is to look after our gut...

This week, Mon and Teish talk all things gut health! They share some interesting insights that they have learnt and about how important it is to nourish your gut for your body, mind and spirit. Tune in for an insightful conversation that is sure to open your eyes to the world of gut health & wellbeing. Weekly Recommendation: Mon - Cook your meals for 1 week straight, and begin to make consciou...

This week, Mon opens up about her spiritual journey,  how she was introduced to the power of the universe and how much it has helped her grow and evolve. Tune in for an engaging episode where Mon and Teish attempt to debunk some common misconceptions about spirituality by sharing some personal experiences. Spirituality is something that is very close to their hearts, and they encourage everyone to...

A message from Mon and Teish:  We’re back! We hope everyone had a relaxing break over the holidays and spent some quality time with family and friends! We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  We also apologise if the audio quality is not 100% in this episode! We got some new equipment and we haven’t quite perfected how to use it yet but we will get there! Also, a little cricket f...

In this episode, Mon and Teish delve further into the art of letting go, by discussing what happens after you physically let something go. Despite having some technical difficulties (losing a segment of audio when editing… rip), they emphasise that - contrary to popular belief - we don’t need closure to move on. They also scratch the surface of the spiritual significance of the art of letting go a...

In this episode, we delve into the journey of letting go—an art that shapes our relationships with friends, family, partners, ourselves, and even our careers. From the initial struggle to the transformative middle ground, all the way to the liberating end, we explore the process of letting go and its impact on the different aspects of our lives. Join us as we navigate the complexities of detachmen...

With the end of the year slowly creeping up, join Mon and Teish for 20's Something Lessons they have learnt in 2023 (yes pun intended). Listen along as each lesson has given them an opportunity to reflect on their values and morals. Mon and Teish knocked 2 birds with 1 stone this week by putting their lesson into action by encouraging their listeners to practice gratitude as their weekly recom...

Dedicated to Teish, this episode sheds light on her personal encounters in the clinical world. With Teish's ACL now Intact dive into her emotional two-year rollercoaster, a pivotal aspect in shaping her path to being a 'closeted gypsy' as Mon likes to say. Throughout this episode, Teish shares her realisation of how important it is to validate the experience and emotions that she has e...

Join Mon and Teish as they reveal their first-period stories and deep dive into the impact of contraception on their lives and mental well-being. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, exploring the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of navigating womanhood and managing hormones. Tune in to discover why they've opted to break away from conventional contraception methods in this unapologe...

In this thought-provoking episode, Mon and Teish delve into the realm of emotions and share the strategies they've adopted to overcome them. Join them as they share personal stories about their encounters with emotions and stress how important it is to “feel to heal”. They also discuss the concept of internal vs external emotional processing and how they can affect someone’s immediate reaction...

In this episode, Mon and Teish take a love language quiz, uncovering their 5 languages of love and what it means to them. They engage in a candid conversation about their love lives and share their current positions in the complex world of romance. Mon also delves into her newfound knowledge about the intersection of ADHD and love, sharing fascinating insights that could help our fellow Neuro-dive...

Join us for an episode that goes beyond the surface as we get to know Mon and Teish on a more intimate level. They offer a glimpse into their pre-podcast lives and discuss their ambitions for the next five years. Along the way, they share a few laughs while disclosing their guilty pleasures some of which may be the stuff of legends! Time Stamps: 0.30 - Mental Health Check In 2.23 - The Formalities...

In this episode, we unravel the complexities of ADHD by exploring its diverse forms and the life-changing impact of receiving a diagnosis. Join us as Mon shares her personal diagnosis story and how she is learning to navigate through the everyday challenges of living with ADHD. We delve into the importance of seeking professional assessment and debunk common misconceptions in an attempt to spread...

Friendship takes the spotlight this week as Mon and Teish recount the story of how their paths intertwined and aligned! Which led them to the cherished friendship they hold dear today. They also shed light on their practice of 'mental health check-ins' and 'head noise ratings', hoping to create a better understanding for their listeners. Their experiences have taught them valuable...

Putting the 'spirit' in spiritual join Mon and Teish in this episode as they laugh about the many signs from the universe they have ignored and welcomed into their lives. From angel numbers to the exchange of energy, intuition and rejection in relationships. Tune in as they discuss their quirky and unconventional methods for tackling life's lessons. Get ready for a candid discussion ab...

In this Episode, Mon is freshly back from her European adventure, eager to share her wild and unforgettable experiences. Together, they explore the unfiltered realities of solo travel and peel back the layers of the expectations Mon had before setting off on her journey. They begin to explore the influence of social media on travel experiences, shedding light on how it can shape our perceptions an...

Welcome to Between Laughter and Tears, In this episode, Mon and Teish introduce themselves by diving into Dr. John Demartini's hierarchy of values. Using his insightful quiz, they discover and unpack the fundamental values that characterise their uniqueness as individuals which act as the driving force to achieve their goals. They hope to motivate listeners to follow along and encourage them t...